About HEADS UP

HEADS UP is a series of educational initiatives, developed by CDC, that all have a common goal: Protect kids and teens by raising awareness and informing action to improve prevention, recognition, and response to concussion and other serious brain injuries.

Initially, HEADS UP materials addressed health care professionals and their important role in diagnosing and managing concussions. More recent HEADS UP initiatives focus on sports programs and schools as key places to share concussion information with coaches, parents, and school professionals.

HEADS UP educational materials are designed help support individuals and organizations with their concussion efforts and are available in a variety of formats.

Use of HEADS UP Materials

CDC HEADS UP is pleased to share these tools and resources and to collaborate with a wide range of partners. All materials developed by CDC for the HEADS UP initiative are available for public use and distribution free of charge. CDC encourages the public to help get CDC HEADS UP materials into schools, doctor offices, youth based sports programs, and homes nationwide. Please feel free to add your organizational logo or name to the HEADS UP customizable fact sheets and use the CDC HEADS UP materials in your programs or educational efforts.

Note that use of CDC HEADS UP materials by organizations external to CDC as part of their own program or educational efforts and/or reference to any commercial entity or product on this page should not be construed as an endorsement by CDC or the Government.